That same manne, that renneth awaye

Quote byNicholas Udall · 1505–1557

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Apophthegmes (London, 1542) vol. 2, fol. 335v..

English (original)

That same manne, that renneth awaye, Maye again fight, an other daye.

— Nicholas Udall

Gay love, God save it, so soone hotte, so soone colde.

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Wowers never speede well, that have a false harte.

Since I went no grasse hath growne on my hele.

I am sorie God made me so comely.

For Myrth prolongeth lyfe, and causeth health.

Yea, Custance, better (they say) a bad excuse than none.

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